1883
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January 5, 1883
The following officers of Round Lake Lodge, I. O. O. F., were installed last Wednesday evening: N. G., James E. Wood; V. G., Richard Shapton; Sec., F. W. Mayne; Per. Sec., Orlando Blair; Tres., L. D. Bartholomew; Chaplain, Rev. G. Daniels; W. G. Cook; Con. G. W. Crouter; R. S. N. G., John Bell; L. S. N.G., J. M. Clark; O. G., J. Swailes; J. G., Geo. Madison; R. S. S., Chas. Swallow; L. S. S., Walter Mannay; R. S. V. G., J. Milo Eaton; L. S. V. G., Frank Woods; Rep. to Grand Lodge, Orlando Blair.
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January 12, 1883
The Michigan Senate Elects Hon. Archibald Buttars as its Presiding Officer Pro Tem.
A private dispatch to the Sentinel last evening announced the fact that Senator Buttars had been elected President pro tem of the state senate.
This action on the part of that body puts the seal of verity upon all the Sentinel has ever said concerning the rare qualities and superior ability of our respected fellow townsman.
It is a high compliment to a man who has sprung from the humblest walks of life and whose active participation and politics has so recent a beginning.
Senator Buttars has hosts of friends who will heartily rejoice at his preferment among so many distinguished gentlemen.
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The Ladies' Cornet Band are making excellent progress. They rehearsed with the regular cornet band last evening and executed well.
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The Charlevoix Florida party was made up and departed for the land of oranges Wednesday. The party comprises M. J. Stockman and wife, Dr. G. W. Crouter and wife, and Egbert Carpenter. They go direct to New Orleans, thence to a point on the coast of Florida, where they leave the ladies. From there the gentlemen will take their shotguns and seek the timber and swamps in quest of alligators, bears, chipmunks, gophers and mosquitos. They will be absent six weeks or two months, and their friends will hear from them through the columns of the Sentinel.
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January 19, 1883
Harrison Berdan, a cousin of "Cub" Berdan, the eminent musician, has bought a lot of O. D. Wood, and will build a residence here next spring.
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January 26, 1883
The Charlevoix Shakespearean Club will meet Monday evening at the residence of Hon. John Nicholls.
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The Port Huron Times says that a young lady of that city on a recent occasion used 153 pins to dress her hair.
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Rev. Mr. VanAuken, of Vanderbilt, Michigan, will preach in the school house next Sabbath. He would have filled the pulpit last Sabbath if the letter containing the invitation had arrived in time.
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February 2, 1883
Capt. W. Clifford, U. S. A., has been during his leave of absence for the past three months, devoting himself to the introduction of his patent camp stoves. A military board convened recently at Newport, Kentucky, to examine into the merits of the stove, and their report is a most emphatic recommend and testimonial of its perfection. The Government, on the strength of it, has ordered fifty stoves for use in the army, which is virtually the adoption of it in the army. The Captain is now engaged in securing a patent in Great Britain, Germany, Russia, and Turkey, and that eventually it will be into the military service of those countries there is little doubt. The captain has a bonanza in this invention. He left here for Chicago yesterday to join his family, and from there he joins his regiment, at Fort Bridge, Wyo.
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February 9, 1883
Prof. Bice is preparing to give a grand musical entertainment some time in March in which both bands will participate and several fine musical attractions will characterize it. The best vocal talent in Charlevoix will be enlisted and the proceeds will go for uniforms for the band.
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February 10, 1883
An effort is being made to secure a new postoffice at Robert Bedwin's, opposite Ironton, to be called Eveline.
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Sheriff Stroud has joined the Charlevoix Cornet Band, a B flat Bass. Mr. Stroud is an old band man, and will be a valuable assession.
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The Ladies' Association of the Congregational church will give a lunch social at the residence of Hon. John Nicholls on Wednesday evening, Feb. 21, 1883. Each lady please prepare basket supper for two. Tickets sold to gentlemen for thirty cents, which will entitle him to eat with the lady holding ticket with corresponding number.
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March 16, 1883
Charlevoix postoffice has been appointed an International Money Order Office, to take effect Monday April 4th.
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A post of the Grand Army of the Republic will be instituted at T. D. Smith's hall, in this village on Wednesday evening, March 28, by George W. Stoneburger, Adjutant of the Harbor Springs Post. All soldiers who desire to become members of the Post are requested to be present on the occasion.
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March 23, 1883
We still sleep sweetly on the subject of fire protection. A village of over 1,500 inhabitants and not a penny spent in providing means to save property from fire. We recently had a conversation with a citizen of a city in Massachusetts of 5,000 inhabitants which has two steam fire engines and a "bucket brigade" composed of young men. The gentleman stated to us that during the past five years, more property has been saved by the buckets and ladders than by the steamers. They are always first on the ground, and always ready to begin operations. There is no machinery to get out of repair, no hose to burst, no delays, such as are incident in the operation of engines worked by either steam or hand. Such an organization can easily be formed in Charlevoix at a cost which the village is amply able to stand.
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March 30, 1883
The Inter Ocean announces that the propellers Champlain and Lawrence will constitute the Northern Michigan line and run between Chicago and Cheboygan.
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G. A. R.
Charlevoix Post G. A. R, 26 strong, was mustered on March 28, 1883, by G. W. Stoneburger, A. C. M. The roster of officers are as follows:
C................................. E. H. Green
S. V. C........................ Byron See
J. V. C........................ E. Carpenter
Adj............................. Silas H. Comfort
Sgt.............................. D. C. Chamberlain
Chap........................... Albert Brown
O. D........................... S. M. See
O. G........................... G. G. Scott
Q. M.......................... M. J. Stockman
S. M........................... Frank Shawbut
Q. S. M...................... L. Whitmoyer
The Post starts off under most favorable auspices and is exceptionally well officered. All ex-soldiers are invited to join. Next meeting Saturday evening, April 14, 1883.
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April 6, 1883
Married-On the 3rd by Rev. G. Daniels, Wm. Poole to Mrs. Margaret J. Hamilton, all of Charlevoix.
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April 6, 1883
At the township meeting on Monday Nelson Ainslie was elected Overseer of Highways for District No. 1 and Newton A. Balch for District No. 2. Horace Hull was elected for poundmaster. Cattle are prohibited from running at large under the same rules as adopted last year. The sum of $800 was voted for township purposes, and one third of one percent for highways.
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April 13, 1883
Capt. Robert W. Tullock, of this place, has let the contract to James Washburn for the construction of a schooner. She will be of fine model, of 70 feet keel and 19 feet beam and five and one-half feet depth of hole. Her packing will be of oak throughout, and the material in her all first class. The spar timber and considerably other timber are already on the ground and the contract for the construction signed and sealed. She will be ready to launch in the fall, and will be christened the Florence Smith..
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Rumor has it that ex-Sheriff Richard Cooper is to be the village marshall. 'Tis well. Dick is a holy terror to evil doers. If he ever falls down on a "drunk and disorderly," there will [be] work for a coroner's jury and an undertaker.
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April 20, 1883
The familiar sound of Nicholls mill whistle is heard again.
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The machine shop has an order for a cannon for Charlevoix, for use on Fourth of July occasions. It will be about three feet long.
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Harrison Berdan of Wayne County, has arrived to take up a permanent residence here, and will erect a house on his lot on the south terrace.
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Arrangements have been made between the owners of the Clara Belle and the Charlevoix Cornet Band, whereby a series of evening excursions will be given. The band will furnish music on these occasions. They will be well patronized.
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The "sturdy yeomanry" who reside on both sides of the Marion and Norwood township line, congregated at John Shapton's on Tuesday afternoon, to the number of about fifty, the occasion being the raising of a large barn. Ye editor and Dr. G. W. Crouter, of this place were there, and were chosen on opposite sides of the strife. Of all the good-natured yet noisy rivalry we ever saw, an old-fashioned barn-raising takes the premium. The large building went up in about forty minutes. A most bountiful repast was served by Mrs. Shapton and her lady assistants.
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April 27, 1883
The propeller Champlain came in sight off this port on Tuesday afternoon and attempted to enter the harbor through the ice field which nearly filled the outer bay. She labored industriously till after dark, and the morning found her half way through and still at work. She hammered away all day Friday and at five o'clock came through the bridge after considerable difficulty in getting over the bar. She remained here all night and discharged a large amount of freight for Charlevoix and up-lake merchants. The Champlain was one week on her trip from Chicago here, having been wind bound in Milwaukee three days. The Lawrence is expected along the first of the week.
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H. Lee Iddings of Albion, has purchased a half interest in the hardware business of M. J. Stockman and will make this his future home. Mr. Iddings is a practical hardware man and a gentleman who will prove a valuable accession to our village.
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May 18, 1883
Byron See has a force of workman building the foundation of his proposed new residence on State street.
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Joseph Hyland, a practical boiler maker, has located in Charlevoix and will establish a shop for the manufacture and repair of boilers.
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Orvis D. Wood is getting ready to erect a fine residence on the south terrace.
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A new postoffice has been established on Bear Lake, to be called Walloon. Wm. Hogan is postmaster.
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Dr. J. A. Carlstein, formerly of Ironton, but late of Chicago, has arrived and permanently located here. After June 1st he will have rooms in the Ingleside building, but for the present he may be found at Frank Shawbut's residence. Dr. Carlstein will be welcomed back by his old friends.
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May 25, 1883
Mrs. Harriet Clifford, widow of the late Capt. Walter Clifford, U. S. A., arrived here Monday, and is temporarily stopping at W. C. Newman's. Her children are with her. Mrs. Clifford will make Charlevoix her future home, and will soon erect a residence on one of her lots south of the harbor.
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June 1, 1883
The Ladies' Cornet Band are having their uniforms made.
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June 1, 1883
Col. S. M. Moore and his grandson Silas of Chicago, are here. Col. Moore comes to move his effects from his old cottage to his new home, the Smithson place. He will also give some attention to contemplated improvements on the resort grounds.
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For the World's Fair this week: Mrs. J. A. Hawkins and Miss Edie, Miss Esther Buttars and Miss Blanche Bartholomew.
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Mrs. Captain Finucan and children arrived by the steamer City of Charlevoix this week and will soon be at home on the corner of State and Clinton streets.
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Fred W. Mayne and Charles W. Sutton have formed a co-partnership in the real estate business.
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At the council meeting on Thursday evening Trustees Crouter, Nicholls and McLeod were appointed a committee to act in conjunction with a committee of citizens, composed of Messers. John Bell and James Gellick, to investigate and report on the most feasible plan for fire protection.
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June 8, 1883
The joint committee of the Common Council and the citizens recently appointed by the Council, to look into the matter of fire protection, have decided to report in favor of the bucket and ladder system for the present.
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June 15, 1883
Bartholomew's new hall, on the corner of Bridge and Main streets, is completed and will soon be opened to the public. The hall occupies the entire second story of the Bartholomew block, and is 60 x 61 in size. It has an entrance on both streets, and is high, well ventilated and its acoustics are well provided for. It is seated throughout with chairs, and will have a permanent stage, fitted with permanent scenery, and an artistic drop curtain. It will be ready for use next week and will probably be opened by the Ladies' Cornet Band, for their first concert. The hall is a credit to Charlevoix.
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July 6, 1883
Mrs. S. M. Moore, of Chicago, this week sent a fine silver communion set as a gift to the Congregational Church Society or Charlevoix.
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July 6, 1883
The common council has decided to treat with our Traverse City neighbors in relation to the purchase of their hand fire engine, and correspondence has commenced. The engine will probably be sent here on trial.
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July 20, 1883
A new sidewalk is being built on Bridge street, north of the bridge running over the hill.
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Petoskey is soon to have a post of the Grand Army of the Republic.
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When the services of the Ladies' Cornet Band are wanted application should be made to Mrs. Minnie Bedford, Secretary.
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July 27, 1883
Mrs. T. C. Garner, who is lecturing in the interest of the W. C. T. U. has organized a society in this place with 40 members. The following officers were elected: Pres., Mrs. C. Y. Cook; 1st Vice-Pres. Mrs. L. E. Allen; 2nd Vice-Pres., Mrs. N. Ainslie; Cor. Sec'y, Mrs. E. A. Buttars; Recording Sec'y. Mrs. B. Suffield; Tres., Miss Annie Cooper. The next meeting of the Union will be held at the M. E. church on Friday, August 3rd, at 3 P. M. The topic for discussion, "Hereditary Influences," will be led by Mrs. Rev. G. Daniels. A cordial invitation is extended to all ladies who are interested in temperance work.
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August 10, 1883
The Lake Shore Park
When about ten years ago, Charlevoix voted to bond itself for $900 to purchase of Amos Fox the 19 acres lying along the bluff to the west of the village, there were many who ridiculed the project, and for some years after "the park" had only to be mentioned to cause a smile.
It was declared unsuitable for park purposes and wise one said the money was squandered. A few were bold enough to declare it a "job." Not a few declared that it was not worth expending a dollar upon for park purposes.
Today, if it were possible, under the terms of the purchase, to place it on the market, it would bring as many thousands as it cost the people hundreds. With only what improvements has been made upon it by volunteer labor and one small appropriation, the Charlevoix park is the finest public property of its kind in Northern Michigan. Stretching along the beach for nearly half a mile, it forms a vale of surpassing beauty, shaded by evergreen and leafy foliage, and flanked shoreward by a terrace covered with a heavy growth of sun-conquered shrubbery, and ascending gradually to where the white sand of the beach meets the leaf-carpeted dell, into which only stray sunbeams can steal their way.
The view lakeward is enchanting, and as you sit under the shade of an evergreen, and hear the surf gently beating upon the shore a few feet away, you want to linger until the sun hides Fox Island in the red glare of its setting.
It is a beautiful place, and not a day passes but noon-day lunches are spread in the shade of its beautiful valley and hammocks are swinging on the limbs. Last Sunday it was alive not with resorters, but with our own people, who are just beginning to discover that they have an elegant pubic resort.
It is a most romantic stretch of beauty from near the piers to the Austin Newman farm.
We are proud of our park. It can be made the loveliest place in the north. Let us do it.
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August 24, 1883
Capt. E. P. Allen, the Indian agent, was registered at the Bridge Street House Monday. He had an interview while here with Chief Micksawba.
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Misses Lottie and Julia Mason, and Mrs. Lottie Stockman of this place, left this week for Atwater, Ohio, where the Mason family hold their annual reunion this year. This is a custom that has been observed for many years by the Mason family and the extent of the family will become apparent when we state that the mother of the late Seth F. Mason, still living, is the mother of sixteen children, all of whom have large families.
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September 14, 1883
Isaac Mills is engaged in the construction of the new wagon and blacksmith shop of Wm. Stevenson, on the corner of State and Antrim streets.
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Luther Evans, the Elk Rapids and Charlevoix stage and express man, arrives here regularly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, returning the same day, and is doing a fine business. He pays special attention to the carrying of packages to any point along the route, and charges are reasonable.
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Of the 200 Indians at the Camp Meeting the two-thirds from this region were Ottawas, while the remainder from the Grand Traverse county were Chippewas. They both speak the Ojibwa dialect.
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If you step into Bellinger's you may see a fine specimen of our amethyst, which was found on the north shore of Lake Superior, at a place know as Prince Arthur's Landing. The peculiar color of the pyramidal columns is caused by the running of mineral water over it since its formation from its fused state. It is a fit ornament to a crown and hence is called the "crown imperial." It is owned by O. F. Wisner and is intended as a present to the Charlevoix Historic Society.
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September 21, 1883
In twelve days you can send a letter to any part of the United States or Canada for two cents.
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The Charlevoix Sentinel urges the town to get rid of the cow bell nuisance. They have regular jubilee concerts on the street every night.-Kalamazoo Telegraph
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September 28, 1883
The foundation of the Congregational Church is done, and work commenced on the frame.
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It is now definitely settled that the propellers Fountain City and Idaho will go into the Lake Superior trade next season.
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John S. Dixon has just had surveyed and platted a fifteen acre addition to the village of Charlevoix. It consists of fifteen acres on the north side, and has been platted into 52 lots, about 20 of which are already sold and several residences erected.
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The question is often asked by resorters and others as to the tug rate of towing. The prices adopted here, as given by Capt. Eli Tulouse of the tug L. S. Payne, are as follows: From Pine Lake to Lake Michigan, $8 (loaded); to and from the head of Pine Lake or Arm, $25, $32, and $40 according to size, each way. The $40 rate including schooners the size of the Green and the $32 rate the size of the Charlotte Raab.
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October 5, 1883
The Large Planning Mill of S. M. See, Mason & Co., in Ashes
The Heaviest Loss Charlevoix Has Ever Sustained
Last Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, an employee discovered fire over the boiler room of the planning mill. He promptly gave the alarm, and the engineer blew the whistle.
Many wondered why it blew at that hour and with so strong and shrill a blast. Soon volumes of smoke were seen issuing from the boiler room and within five minutes over three hundred citizens, preceded by the fire department, were on the ground, many of them helping to quench the flames, but to no avail.
The fire, urged on by a strong south-west wind, spread with astonishing rapidity, even when the combustible nature of the contents is considered. The engineer, when the flames drove him away tied the string of the whistle, and for thirty minutes its wail blended with the roar and crackling of the flames and crash of falling timbers, making a sound never to be forgotten.
The hose of the engine burst, and the fire department, who had already shown themselves made of the most plucky material, left the building and began upon the lumber, fish house and adjoining residences. Much of the lumber, thanks to them and the brave hearted citizens, was saved.
In fifty minutes from the time the fire originated, the frame fell, and a manufacturing establishment which gave employment to twenty persons, was in ashes. No machinery except the engine was saved; that and the boiler may be used again.
There was no insurance and the loss will reach $12,000, falling principally upon S. M. See, John and Oscar Mason and H. O. Cook. Mr. See was half owner. The workman all lost their tools.
The fire was caused by sparks which came through the masonry over the boiler and set in flames some shavings in a spider's web.
"Behold how great a matter a little fire kindleth."
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October 12, 1883
A. Cram, of Wisconsin, arrived last week with a steam saw mill, which he will put in at Whitford's landing on Pine Lake.
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New Planning Mill and Sash Factory
Fully realizing the large part the Planning mill occupied in the welfare of Charlevoix, and the great loss occasioned by its destruction, a large number of prominent citizens met in the rooms of J. Milo Eaton last Friday evening and took measures for the erection and stocking of another factory. A stock company was formed with 400 shares at $25 a share. Of this $10,000, over one-half was subscribed that evening and much more promised. The proposed building, as now talked, is to be covered with iron. The boiler room is to be a separate building and of solid brick.
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November 2, 1883
Charlevoix Mfg. Co.
At a meeting of the stockholders, on Friday evening, the company adopted by-laws and elected the following gentlemen directors: M. J. Stockman, S. M. See, G. W. Crouter, O. D. Wood, L. E. Allen, D.C. Nettleton, A. R. Upright.
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Geo. H. VanPelt, the Chicago Shoelast man, is getting out a large quantity of last timber at Norwood.
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Miss Cherrie, sister of President Cherrie, now officiates as cashier at the company's office at Ironton, and Mrs. Adams, also a sister of Mr. Cherrie, will soon be installed as manager of the store. Both are very estimable ladies and we are glad to welcome them to this locality.
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The senior editor, Willard A. Smith, claims the honor of being the originator of the Charlevoix Historical Society. Four years ago this winter he suggested to Col. Wisner, the propriety of starting a club for the reading of history, etc. The first meeting of the Historical Club was held in the sanctum of the Sentinel office, where J. S. Dixon, Col. Wisner, W. A. Smith and a few others were present. This club gradually grew into the Historical Society of today, the meetings of which were so popular last winter and bid fair to be as enjoyable this coming season. The meeting last week was at the home of Mrs. O. D. Wood the vice-president of the society and one of its most ardent supporters.
Miscellaneous programs are presented now, but in two weeks the real work upon the History of the American Revolution will begin. The program last evening at Mrs. L. E. Allen's was as follows: Duet, cornet and piano, W. A. Smith and Miss Essie Buttars; Shakesperian reading, H. Lee Iddings; vocal solo, Mrs. Mayne; Historical reading, Major Green; quartet, Misses Buttars and Potter; Intermission; piano solo, Miss Allen; reading, Mrs. E. M. Clark; vocal duet, Mrs. Upright and Miss Buttars.
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November 8, 1883
The new Congregational Church will have a 1500 pound bell in the spring.
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The O'Neill Brothers made a haul of over 8,000 pounds of trout Friday. They averaged ten pounds weight each.
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November 8, 1883
The Historical Society now has ninety-nine members.
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The Charlevoix Shakespearean Society will meet at the residence of Hon. John Nicholls on Thursday evening, November 15, members of the Society are requested to be present.
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December 14, 1883
The Charlevoix Iron Company Friday cast 2,200 pounds of iron inside of thirty minutes. The castings were mostly grate bars for Harbor Springs parties. The foundry is now in excellent working condition.
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The following is the new Roster of Baxter Post, No. 119, G. A. R.: Com., E. H. Green; S. V. C. D. Himebaugh; J. V. C., Wm. Kanagy; Adjutant, Frank Shawbut; Surgeon, D. C. Chamberlain, M. D.; Q. M., M. J. Stockman; Q. D., J. A. Carlstein; O. G., H. Swanson; S. N., Henry Newman; Q. M. S., L. Whitmoyer; Rep., Byron See; Alternate, D. Flanigan.
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Another pressing necessity existing here is the want of a pier head light. Our commerce has reached such proportions that a beacon is a necessity on our government pier. The Sentinel has been awake to this want for some time, and has often alluded to it.
Recently we addressed a communication to Major Heap, Secretary of the Light House Board, asking for information as to the course necessary to secure a light, and in reply received a statement that a petition signed by our citizens would be the proper way to proceed. Such a petition, carefully detailing the character and extent of our commerce, is in course of preparation and will be ready for signature soon. We think we are safe in saying that there is little doubt but that a pier head light will be established at Charlevoix next season.
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